Jeremy
Booker

Jeremy Booker was a dynamic force on Canada’s national Para ice hockey team, helping propel the country to the top of the sport during a golden era. Born on November 8, 1986, in Ajax, Ontario, Booker was born with spina bifida. He discovered sledge hockey, now called Para ice hockey, after watching a game at a local rink, and from the moment he saw it, he was hooked.

By the age of 10, Booker was competing with the Whitby Steelhawks, quickly making a name for himself with his speed, grit, and scoring touch. At just 15, he was named the team’s MVP for the 2001–02 season, and it wasn’t long before he broke through to the national stage. Booker joined the Canadian national team in 2002 and made an immediate impact, scoring a hat trick in his very first appearance.

Nicknamed “Wheels” for his quickness on the ice, Booker was a key contributor to Canada’s international success in the 2000s. He helped Canada capture gold 2006 Paralympic Winter Games in Torino, where the nation claimed the top of the podium in dominant fashion, and bronze at the 2004 IPC Sledge Hockey World Championships in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden. He also proudly represented Canada at the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Games, playing in front of a home crowd.

Off the ice, Booker brought the same energy and enthusiasm to his community. As a member of the “Fitness Friends” program, he visited schools to introduce kids to Para ice hockey and share his love for sport. Known for his sense of humour and team spirit, he often quoted, “It’s all fun and games until somebody loses an eye; then it’s a sport.”

A lifelong Toronto Maple Leafs fan, Booker modelled his playing style after his favourite player, Darryl Sittler, combining heart, hustle, and leadership in every shift. Backed by the unwavering support of his family, Jeremy Booker’s career continues to inspire young athletes across Canada to chase their dreams and embrace the power of sport.